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Operating System
Process Control Block
Q
What is the objective of multiprogramming?
AA. Have a process running at all time
BB. Have multiple programs waiting in a queue ready to run
CC. To increase cpu utilization
DD. None of the mentioned
Correct Answer:
C. C. To increase cpu utilization
Explanation:
The objective of multiprogramming is to increase CPU utilization. Generally, a single process cannot use CPU or I/O at all time, whenever CPU or I/O is available another process can use it. Multiprogramming offers this ability to OS by keeping multiple programs in a ready queue.